Learn how to update an old window using glass paint. Create a floral design using napkins equally a template. I created a chinoiserie inspired design.

Hello! Michelle from Our Crafty Mom back today with a fun DIY project. I had an old window in my basement that I've been wanting to update. Since I only received some new drinking glass paint, now was a perfect time.

side view of glass painted window

Old windows are something that you can find at austerity stores, one thousand sales and flea markets for inexpensive. They are and then versatile and can be used indoors or out for unique home decorating ideas. My favorite way to apply them is simply to identify a seasonal wreath on it. It has a pretty farmhouse await.

fireplace with vintage painted glass window

How to update an old window with glass pigment

This is a fiddling fourth dimension consuming, but well worth the attempt. It's definitely a statement piece. I just set the window on a tabular array in my living room, put on a good movie and started painting. Let's get to the tutorial.

glass painted window pin image

What you demand:

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  • Pigment Brush

Supplies or Ingredients Needed:

  • Rubbing Booze
  • Old Window
  • DecoArt Glass Paint Marker
  • Floral Napkins
  • Painter'due south Tape
  • DecoArt Chalky Cease Paint
old window prior to painting shown on wood floor

Instructions:

1. Clean the window

Be sure to make clean the window with rubbing alcohol to remove any dust, dirt or fingerprints.

white painted window with glass paint markers and napkins

2. Paint the window frame

I wanted the window frame to go on an aged look and didn't desire it to be completely covered in paint. To achieve this, I gave it a simple white wash paint technique. This is basically just dry brushing white paint effectually the unabridged frame. You tin yet see lots of fries and breaks in the frame. This adds to the shabby look!

painting old window with white paint

3. Tape The napkin to the window

I wanted to employ the pretty chinoiserie floral design that was in the napkins. The easiest way was to do that was to tape the napkin to the underside of the window. That way I could trace the blueprint onto the front of the glass.

blue and white floral napkin taped to old window

4. pigment the flowers onto the window

Use the glass paint marker to trace the design onto the window glass. It's very easy to see the design through the glass. The napkin is not as large equally each pane, then you lot volition need to line up the napkin to consummate each pane.

tracing flowers on glass window with glass paint marker

5. continue to Pigment THE window

Repeat the painting process in each window pane until the window is complete. Yous can also just paint a portion of the window and also use more than 1 color. It is totally a matter of preference. I really wanted to stick with the blue and white expect that is throughout my home.

glass paint marker shown on window

The primary tip I have is to have your fourth dimension and accept fun with it. I did non complete this all at once. I did a couple of window panes at a time. Also, the paint pens arrive so much easier than really painting with a small-scale pigment brush.

blue flowers painted on old window

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Michelle is the founder and creator of Our Crafty Mom, a DIY blog focusing on crafts, dwelling house decorating, refinishing piece of furniture and upcycling -- all done on a budget! She has two grown children, who inspired her weblog proper noun. Her Dad is her biggest blog supporter and very own "personal American Picker", finding about of the piece of furniture pieces she refinishes. She has been featured on DIY Network, Craft Gawker, Habitation Gawker and many popular DIY blogs. She loves thrift shop shopping and flea markets.

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